The assassination of Abraham Lincoln by John Wilkes Booth was part of a conspiracy to overthrow the U.S. government. Lincoln’s death united the nation in grief and set the stage for a tumultuous Reconstruction era.

The 1860 presidential election, pivotal in U.S. history, catapulted Abraham Lincoln to power, intensified national divisions over slavery, and led directly to the Civil War.

The War of 1812 pitted the fledgling United States against Great Britain in a second war of independence. But what factors influenced Congress’ contentious decision to declare war in the first place?

How are members of an administrative agency appointed? How are they removed?

This video provides a brief overview of the process by which shareholders may change the voting rules in the corporation.

This Video Explains Legislative Branch and the Law

This Video Explains Jury Votes Required for Find Guilt or Liability

What are Protective Provisions in a Term Sheet? Protective provisions are terms that allow preferred shareholders to veto or block specific corporate actions. Protective provisions can help protect the interests of minority shareholders...

The video is a brief explanation of shareholder voting rights. The speaker explains that common stock shareholders generally have equal voting rights, but these can be modified by individual shareholders. The articles of incorporation...

Rights of Shareholders of the Corporation

Determining courses of action and decision making authority in a multiparty negotiation is often carried out through voting.

What are Voting Rights of Preferred Shares? Preferred typically have no voting rights, whereas common stockholders do. Preferred stockholders may have the option to convert shares to common shares but not vice versa. Preferred shares may...

What are Board Observer Rights? What are Dedicated Board Seats? A board observer is someone who has the right to attend board meetings, but not to vote or participate in board discussions. A board member is someone who has the legal and...

Cramdown of Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Plan

Corporate Governance and the Dodd Frank Act - Explained

Composition of Board of Directors

Class Voting by Shareholders

This Video Explains How the Government Initiates Criminal Charges

This video explains the concept of a plan of reorganization in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. They discuss the timeline for proposing the plan, the mandatory provisions that must be included, and the voting process for approval by...

The role and effect of Activist Shareholders and Institutional Investors - Explained

Canadian Political Parties

Meet a family deeply rooted in halibut fishing and learn how their work and their lives have changed in recent decades. Nora recounts her upbringing on longline boats and the demanding, rewarding nature of the work. Her father, Matt,...

This video provides an overview of the process for selecting a host nation for the FIFA World Cup. It discusses the historical controversy surrounding the tournament's location, the requirements and inspections that potential host...

In this lesson, we will look at cross-site scripting, which is a client-side attack that targets the victim's browser with malicious code.